Bianca Hicks
Hesperia,CA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Dental Hygienist with comprehensive background in patient care, dental procedures and providing oral hygiene education. Highly skilled in preventive treatment plans, periodontal therapy and managing dental emergencies. Demonstrated success in building strong relationships with patients, bringing a reassuring demeanor to all interactions. Consistently contributed to improving overall patient health through personalized care and attention to detail.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Canyon Crest Dental, Smile Builder
Riverside, CA
06.2024 - Current
- Examined gums for signs of disease using probes and other instruments.
- Customized dental prophylactic treatment to meet individual patients' needs.
- Removed deposits from teeth by scaling and root planing with hand or ultrasonic instruments.
- Performed laser treatments in accordance with established protocols in treating gum disease.
- Developed positive relationships with patients through effective communication techniques.
- Collaborated with dentists in developing individualized treatment plans for each patient's needs.
- Assessed patient needs for further dental treatment and referred them to appropriate dentists or specialists.
- Educated patients about proper oral health care, including diet, brushing, flossing, and the use of fluoride.
- Scheduled appointments for follow-up visits with dentists or hygienists as needed.
RDA (Hygiene Assistant)
Canyon Crest Dental
Riverside, USA
09.2017 - Current
- Welcomed and guided patients during appointments and managed patient flow through facilities and procedures
- Educated patients on general oral hygiene and on care and recommended measures specific to current visit
- Review patient chart prior to Hygienist's arrival and anticipate the hygienist's needs for each patient
- Review Hygienists schedule and help maintain patient flow throughout the day
- Monitor hygiene schedules and help to fill cancellations internally and through recall
- Prepared tools and materials for Hygienist use during procedures and passed instruments to dentist upon request
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays
- Coronal polished certified
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities
RDA (Back Office Assistant)
Dr. Sumilat D.D.S
San Bernardino, USA
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Efficiently manage patient care, office and laboratory duties
- Expose and process x-rays
- Maintain patient records and lab equipment
- Sterilize instruments
- Assist office manager with patient scheduling
- Assist DDS chairside
- Educate patients on postoperative and general oral health care
- Maintain clean, sterile and positive environments optimizing patient comfort and safety
Generalized Merchandising Clerk
Stater Brothers Market
Highland, USA
03.2008 - 03.2014
- Experienced retail merchandiser
- Proficient in using product placement
- End of aisle product displays
- Points of purchase displays to the manufacturers best advantage
- Excellent customer service representative
Education
Associate Degree - Dental Hygiene
Concorde Career College
San Bernardino, CASkills
- Patient Communication
- Patient Care
- Patient Education
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Dental Prophylaxis
- Dental Scaling
- Gum Disease Identification
- Periodontal Treatment
- Laser Decontamination
- N2O Administration
Certification
- Registered Dental Hygienist in California
- AED Certification
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- X-Ray Certification
- Nitrous Oxide Certification
- Laser Certification
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Canyon Crest Dental, Smile Builder
06.2024 - Current
RDA (Hygiene Assistant)
Canyon Crest Dental
09.2017 - Current
RDA (Back Office Assistant)
Dr. Sumilat D.D.S
08.2016 - 09.2017
Generalized Merchandising Clerk
Stater Brothers Market
03.2008 - 03.2014
- Registered Dental Hygienist in California
- AED Certification
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- X-Ray Certification
- Nitrous Oxide Certification
- Laser Certification
Associate Degree - Dental Hygiene
Concorde Career College
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